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Level IV to Level V
To achieve a certification for Level V, the following steps need to be taken.
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To move on to Level V, one must be a certified Level IV umpire for a minimum of two years and have officiated at either 3 recognized events for FP (minimum of 2 Canadian Championships, one being a Senior Men's, Senior Women's or Junior Men's, plus a Softball Canada recognized event) or 2 recognized events for SP (2 Canadian Championships, one being Senior Men's or Masters' 35+). Further, one must be certified for a minimum of seven years and be endorsed by the provincial/territorial UIC.
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Canadian Championship Evaluation:
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Receive a highly successful evaluation at a Senior Men's, Senior Women's or Junior Men's Canadian Championship for fast pitch, or a Senior Men's or Masters' 35+ Canadian Championship for slo-pitch.
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Attend an ISF International Umpire Seminar within three years of receiving Softball Canada Level V certification, and obtain a mark of 90% or higher on the ISF International Umpire certification exam. Further, the umpire must receive a successful ISF on field evaluation while at the seminar. If ISF certification is not achieved, the umpire must reapply to attend another ISF International Umpire Seminar within three years of the initial seminar.
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A Level V designation allows one to officiate international and national softball events, as well as to supervise Canadian Championships.
To maintain this designation, an umpire must obtain a mark of 90% or higher on the national Level V certification exam each year. Further, the umpire must be active in provincial/territorial and national officiating programs, and ODC development. The umpire must also complete ISF re-certification as required, submit yearly self-evaluation reports to the National Officiating Development Committee and contribute an article to Between The Lines every three years.
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